CONTRACTUAL-Administrative Officer III

Responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and advertising strategic plan and campaign to educate consumers, professionals, and local, State and federal partners on the Maryland Access Point (MAP) toll-free phone number, MAP website, and MAP services, including Options Counseling. Responsible for developing a marketing strategy and campaign to include, but not be limited to, use of social media, outreach to traditional media sources, and identification of potential vendors for advertising. Must develop and procure marketing materials, promotional items, videos, and news releases; and plan and organize outreach events and conferences that support MAP. Will be responsible for working with the Department's Communications staff to develop press releases and other public communications materials; assist local MAP site staff to align the statewide campaign with local marketing efforts and other such marketing duties as assigned.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or University.

Experience: One (1) year experience in administrative or professional work:

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidate may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Skilled in use of social media

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following skill:

• Marketing and advertising experience
• Strong writing skills 

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualification must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information after the closing date.  The examination will evaluate the candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this job classification. 

This is a contractual position with no State-paid benefits (i.e., sick leave, annual leave, personal leave, holidays, health insurance, etc.)

Online application is strongly preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Department of Aging

Human Resources Division

301 W. Preston Street, Suite 1007

Baltimore, MD  21201

Maryland Department of Aging is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of MDoA that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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